Import/export HS code 820291: Straight saw blades for metal
Straight saw blades designed for cutting metal materials
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 8,709,706 |
| China | 3,747,200 |
| Belgium | 1,659,135 |
| Switzerland | 481,457 |
| Netherlands | 437,911 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,492,652 | 4,217,054 | -275,598 |
| China | 1,912,431 | 1,834,769 | -77,662 |
| Belgium | 980,342 | 678,793 | -301,549 |
| Switzerland | 159,176 | 322,281 | +163,105 |
| Netherlands | 239,299 | 198,612 | -40,687 |
| United States | 145,046 | 151,863 | +6,817 |
| Australia | 0 | 85,512 | +85,512 |
| India | 45,831 | 38,169 | -7,662 |
| Japan | 0 | 79,244 | +79,244 |
| France | 45,273 | 25,274 | -19,999 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 8,287,274 |
| China | 3,794,683 |
| United States | 1,935,649 |
| Germany | 971,135 |
| Sweden | 406,961 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 4,159,266 | 4,128,008 | -31,258 |
| China | 1,926,737 | 1,867,946 | -58,791 |
| United States | 1,104,933 | 830,716 | -274,217 |
| Germany | 546,136 | 424,999 | -121,137 |
| Sweden | 237,044 | 169,917 | -67,127 |
| India | 45,831 | 38,712 | -7,119 |
| Australia | 0 | 77,800 | +77,800 |
| Japan | 1,012 | 73,579 | +72,567 |
| Turkey | 8,149 | 21,681 | +13,532 |
| Denmark | 13,720 | 14,625 | +905 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Devon | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Devon | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,081,478 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,736,316 |
| Air transport | 1,915,331 |
| Road transport | 43,574 |
| Other | 28,686 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,194,851 | 4,886,627 | -308,224 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,777,968 | 1,958,348 | +180,380 |
| Air transport | 1,049,566 | 865,765 | -183,801 |
| Road transport | 34,426 | 9,148 | -25,278 |
| Other | 19,217 | 9,469 | -9,748 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,388,932 |
| Felixstowe | 1,660,325 |
| Dover | 1,416,881 |
| Southampton | 1,221,452 |
| Purfleet | 1,196,506 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,566,036 | 2,822,896 | -743,140 |
| Felixstowe | 866,587 | 793,738 | -72,849 |
| Dover | 416,548 | 1,000,333 | +583,785 |
| Southampton | 602,438 | 619,014 | +16,576 |
| Purfleet | 556,149 | 640,357 | +84,208 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 606,262 | 426,146 | -180,116 |
| London | 614,730 | 304,459 | -310,271 |
| Birmingham Airport | 258,590 | 280,887 | +22,297 |
| London Gateway Port | 65,947 | 198,917 | +132,970 |
| ZLC | 74,999 | 126,592 | +51,593 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 49 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 22 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NEILL TOOLS LIMITED | 103 |
| SNAP-ON U.K. HOLDINGS LIMITED | 82 |
| CROMWELL GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 52 |
| MAKITA (UK) LIMITED | 51 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 48 |
| WURTH UK LIMITED | 45 |
| T I MIDWOOD & CO LIMITED | 44 |
| TOOLPAK LIMITED | 38 |
| WORLDWIDE TOOLS LIMITED | 38 |
| CARL KAMMERLING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 36 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 40 |
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 636,317 |
| United States | 608,680 |
| Jamaica | 517,398 |
| Ireland | 396,771 |
| United Arab Emirates | 203,756 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 384,706 | 251,611 | -133,095 |
| United States | 256,464 | 352,216 | +95,752 |
| Jamaica | 156,910 | 360,488 | +203,578 |
| Ireland | 245,912 | 150,859 | -95,053 |
| United Arab Emirates | 32,594 | 171,162 | +138,568 |
| Germany | 58,432 | 93,579 | +35,147 |
| Belgium | 31,171 | 73,523 | +42,352 |
| Australia | 59,128 | 28,870 | -30,258 |
| Spain | 34,914 | 29,472 | -5,442 |
| Barbados | 38,149 | 23,840 | -14,309 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 26,131 |
| China | 24,339 |
| XI | 4,596 |
| Switzerland | 2,685 |
| Germany | 2,441 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 13,481 | 12,650 | -831 |
| China | 12,600 | 11,739 | -861 |
| XI | 1,611 | 2,985 | +1,374 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 2,685 | +2,685 |
| Germany | 1,316 | 1,125 | -191 |
| Canada | 0 | 629 | +629 |
| Ireland | 367 | 153 | -214 |
| Japan | 334 | 82 | -252 |
| France | 114 | 103 | -11 |
| Thailand | 13 | 122 | +109 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,747,894 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,385,958 |
| Air transport | 505,475 |
| Other | 67,209 |
| Road transport | 1,034 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 716,986 | 1,030,908 | +313,922 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 798,556 | 587,402 | -211,154 |
| Air transport | 240,309 | 265,166 | +24,857 |
| Other | 31,528 | 35,681 | +4,153 |
| Road transport | 1,034 | 0 | -1,034 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 940,434 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 878,710 |
| Southampton | 332,167 |
| Holyhead | 254,565 |
| Liverpool Docks | 247,672 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 437,181 | 503,253 | +66,072 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 512,033 | 366,677 | -145,356 |
| Southampton | 61,476 | 270,691 | +209,215 |
| Holyhead | 195,960 | 58,605 | -137,355 |
| Liverpool Docks | 106,458 | 141,214 | +34,756 |
| East Midlands Airport | 111,688 | 71,547 | -40,141 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,953 | 116,384 | +91,431 |
| London | 37,146 | 69,599 | +32,453 |
| Felixstowe | 7,644 | 74,473 | +66,829 |
| Dover | 52,556 | 29,366 | -23,190 |
Quick facts
HS code: 820291
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Straight saw blades designed for cutting metal materials